David Braben, one of the co-creators of the space sim classic Elite, has commenced
a Kickstarter campaign in order to resurrect the once popular series. The Kickstarter
campaign for Elite: Dangerous is set for a minimum of £1.25 million ($2
million approx.) in funding.

Here's a bit more about the game:

Multiplayer: you will be able to control who else you might encounter in
your game ' perhaps limit it to just your friends? Cooperate on adventures
or chase your friends down to get that booty. The game will work in a seamless,
lobby-less way, with the ability to rendezvous with friends as you choose.
This technology is already working, using a combination of peer-to-peer (to
reduce lag) and server connections.

Play it your way: Your reputation is affected by your personal choices.
Play the game your way: dangerous pirate, famous explorer or notorious assassin
- the choice is yours to make. Take on missions and affect the world around
you, alone or with your friends.

Trade: Buy low, sell high and discover the most profitable trade-routes.
Keep an eye on the markets, supply and demand may create opportunities for
quick profit. Unscrupulous players may even try distorting those markets.

Fight: take on the pirates, or become one yourself. Engage in combat missions
within a rich and dynamic simulation to earn a reputation, or perhaps you
want to become a famous bounty-hunter ' feared by those that you chase, but
staying the right side of the law.

Travel: Travel across star systems and between them. Risk leaving the relative
safety of the Corporate-run space station to explore distant planets or stars.
Space is big and you never know what you might find; perhaps a salvageable
freighter wreck or some valuable asteroids? There are secrets and startling
beauty waiting to be discovered by the intrepid explorer.

Ships: save your credits and upgrade your ship. Get new weapons, engines
and equipment and customize your ship the way you want it. Check out the body-kits
and paint jobs on offer, give your ship that personal touch.

I remember abusing the trading system in Elite back in the 80s.
With a bit of patience and luck, you could really get an impressive bankroll.
I hope this version has editable auto & manual notes, I keep misplacing my notebooks in RW.